Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.88 (As of Sep. 13, 2026) — Near Median

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TPE:6438 Symtek Automation Asia Co Ltd TPE:6438
83 GF Score
Price NT$148.00
GF Value NT$167.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Symtek Automation Asia Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Symtek Automation Asia Co TPE:6438 -1.99% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.88 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.92. GuruFocus rates TPE:6438 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$167.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,302 Industrial Products companies, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks worse than 51.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-13), Symtek Automation Asia Co's current share price is NT$148.00. Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$78.85. Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.88.

The historical rank and industry rank for Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:6438' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.4   Med: 1.92   Max: 3.33
Current: 1.88

During the past years, Symtek Automation Asia Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.33. The lowest was 1.40. And the median was 1.92.

TPE:6438's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
51.95% of 2302 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.765 vs TPE:6438: 1.88

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Symtek Automation Asia Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$22.134. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is NT$78.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Symtek Automation Asia Co  (TPE:6438) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Symtek Automation Asia Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Symtek Automation Asia Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Symtek Automation Asia Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Symtek Automation Asia Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Symtek Automation Asia Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:6438 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Symtek Automation Asia Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Symtek Automation Asia Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=148.00/78.85
=1.88

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Symtek Automation Asia Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=22.134/333.9520*333.9520
=22.134

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Symtek Automation Asia Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 11.524 241.428 15.940
201612 11.364 241.432 15.719
201703 12.339 243.801 16.902
201706 15.669 244.955 21.362
201709 18.079 246.819 24.461
201712 16.693 246.524 22.613
201803 14.180 249.554 18.976
201806 16.914 251.989 22.416
201809 17.599 252.439 23.282
201812 15.651 251.233 20.804
201903 13.565 254.202 17.821
201906 15.070 256.143 19.648
201909 12.527 256.759 16.293
201912 6.529 256.974 8.485
202003 9.850 258.115 12.744
202006 13.135 257.797 17.015
202009 13.658 260.280 17.524
202012 14.745 260.474 18.904
202103 15.474 264.877 19.509
202106 18.152 271.696 22.311
202109 19.753 274.310 24.048
202112 17.560 278.802 21.034
202203 17.020 287.504 19.770
202206 20.138 296.311 22.696
202209 22.260 296.808 25.046
202212 20.194 296.797 22.722
202303 21.730 301.836 24.042
202306 21.827 305.109 23.890
202309 16.244 307.789 17.625
202312 17.415 306.746 18.960
202403 16.252 312.332 17.377
202406 16.232 314.175 17.254
202409 17.197 315.301 18.214
202412 16.356 315.605 17.307
202503 19.801 319.799 20.677
202506 19.845 322.561 20.546
202509 20.365 324.800 20.939
202512 19.504 324.054 20.100
202603 21.165 330.213 21.405
202606 22.134 333.952 22.134

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.88 mean?
Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.88 as of Sep. 13, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.92. Over the past decade, Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.40 to 3.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1196 out of 2302 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Symtek Automation Asia Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.88 is near median its 10-year median of 1.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.40 to a high of 3.33. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.77. Symtek Automation Asia Co's value of 1.88 is 6.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1196 out of 2302 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Symtek Automation Asia Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symtek Automation Asia Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1196 out of 2302 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Symtek Automation Asia Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.77. Symtek Automation Asia Co's value of 1.88 is 6.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Symtek Automation Asia Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.40 to 3.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Symtek Automation Asia Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.77, based on 2,302 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.88 is 6.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$167.98, compared to a current price of NT$148.00 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 6.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.77. Symtek Automation Asia Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.88 as of Sep. 13, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$148.00 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$167.98. GuruFocus considers Symtek Automation Asia Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6438:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.88 (near median its 10-year median of 1.92)
  • GF Value™: NT$167.98 vs. price of NT$148.00 (11.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1196 of 2302)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Symtek Automation Asia Co Business Description

Address No. 421, Rongmin Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan, TWN, 32080
Symtek Automation Asia Co Ltd is engaged in providing automation solutions, mainly in industrial automation planning, design, development, production, installation, and after-sales service. The company's product portfolio includes printed circuit boards, flexible boards, photonics, semiconductors, and logistical products. The company has three operating segments: Semiconductor Carriers - PCB Automation Equipment; Semiconductor Packaging and Testing - LCD Panel Automation; and Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation segment.
83GF Score

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NT$148.00
Price
NT$167.98
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